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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.90, 269.85 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.90, 269.85 and 93.20 is: 139.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.90 : 269.85 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.90/269.85 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.90x = 269.85 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.90x = 25,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,150.69/179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.81

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